Production Blog: A little change of plans

 Blog 5: February 10th – A Little Change of Plans

Today, I had to make some adjustments to my shooting schedule. I had originally planned to film a scene in my backyard, but due to unexpected timing issues with natural light, I realized I had to rethink the whole setup. The sun sets earlier now, which means I can’t rely on daylight as much for my outdoor shots. I had to quickly come up with an alternative. Instead of shooting outside, I decided to move the scene indoors. The scene was supposed to be a transition where the character steps outside to take a break, but now I’ll have to shift the context. It’s a bit of a challenge, but it also opens up new creative possibilities. I’m reworking the scene to take place inside the character’s bedroom, where she continues to overwork herself. I think this new direction will add more depth to her feelings of confinement and stress. The change in plans is a reminder that filmmaking is rarely a straight path. Even when you have a vision, you have to be ready to adapt and rethink things. The process of changing the scene has been a bit of a puzzle, but I’m enjoying the creative problem-solving. Even though I wanted to stick to the original idea, I’m confident that the new indoor approach will work just as well. It’s also teaching me to be flexible and open-minded, which is something I’ll carry into the rest of the production. I’m also thinking of experimenting with more close-up shots to better capture the character’s emotions. These adjustments will make the scene feel more intimate, which is a good thing. Even though things didn’t go according to plan, I’m embracing the challenge and moving forward. I’m sure the final product will be even better than I initially imagined.